Temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agent
By designing a combination device of storage shell and liquid pump, the safety hazards and liquid level observation problems in the process of industrial cleaning agent pouring are solved, and safe and efficient temporary storage and quantitative use are realized.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, industrial cleaning agents are prone to spillage during pouring, posing safety hazards and making it difficult to observe the liquid level, resulting in inconvenience in storing the remaining cleaning agent.
A storage device is designed, comprising a storage shell, a liquid pump, a first three-way valve, a second three-way valve, an inlet pipe, and an outlet pipe. The liquid pump draws the cleaning agent from the container into the storage chamber for temporary storage, and the three-way valve controls the drawing and discharging to prevent spillage during pouring.
This technology eliminates the need for operators to move or pour containers during temporary storage and use, improving safety, preventing spills of cleaning agents, and enabling precise control of dosage, thus reducing waste.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial container technology, specifically to a temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents. Background Technology
[0002] Factories typically use industrial cleaning agents to clean dirt from the surfaces of machinery and products. Since the amount of industrial cleaning agent used is usually large, it is often packaged in large containers such as canisters. In practice, the act of pouring the cleaning agent from the container can easily lead to spillage on the ground. A full container of cleaning agent is also heavy and poses a safety hazard during the pouring process. Furthermore, after cleaning, there is often leftover cleaning agent in the container, and how to temporarily store this remaining agent while ensuring its safety is also a challenge.
[0003] Based on the above, Chinese Patent Publication No. CN217625360U discloses a temporary storage tank for industrial cleaning agent processing, relating to the field of industrial cleaning agent technology. It includes a protective shell, with a first connecting groove inside the protective shell and a second connecting groove above the first connecting groove that communicates with the first connecting groove. The first connecting groove is connected to the outside through the second connecting groove. A second tank body is slidably connected inside the first connecting groove. The first tank body is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the second tank body. The first tank body and the second tank body are integrally formed and interconnected. The first tank body and the protective shell are slidably connected through the second connecting groove, and the first tank body extends out of the second connecting groove.
[0004] The aforementioned patent document discloses a temporary storage tank for industrial cleaning agents, which can be used to seal and store leftover industrial cleaning agents after cleaning operations in a factory. However, when storing the industrial cleaning agents, the operator needs to pour the industrial cleaning agents from the original container into the storage tank. During the pouring process, the industrial cleaning agents are prone to spilling onto the ground or onto the operator. Furthermore, it is difficult to observe the liquid level inside the storage tank during the pouring process, which can easily lead to the industrial cleaning agents overflowing due to overfilling. This storage tank poses certain safety hazards during use, and therefore there is still room for improvement. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the technical deficiencies in the background technology, this utility model proposes a temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents, which solves the aforementioned technical problems and meets practical needs. The specific technical solution is as follows:
[0006] A temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents includes a storage shell and a pump. The storage shell is hollow and forms a sealed storage cavity. The pump is located on the top of the storage shell. A first three-way valve is provided at the inlet of the pump. The main port of the first three-way valve is connected to the inlet of the pump, and two branch ports are respectively provided with a first inlet pipe and a second inlet pipe. The first inlet pipe is located outside the storage shell, and the second inlet pipe extends into the storage cavity.
[0007] The outlet of the pump is provided with a second three-way valve. The main interface of the second three-way valve is connected to the outlet of the pump, and the two branch interfaces are respectively provided with a first outlet pipe and a second outlet pipe. The first outlet pipe extends into the storage cavity, and the second outlet pipe is located outside the storage shell.
[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a downwardly recessed liquid collection tank is provided at the center of the bottom of the storage cavity, the second liquid inlet pipe extends into the liquid collection tank and is provided with a liquid extraction head, and the surface of the liquid extraction head has several liquid extraction holes that communicate with the second liquid inlet pipe.
[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the storage shell is wrapped with an outer shell, and a vacuum cavity is formed between the outer shell and the storage shell.
[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a refrigeration compressor is provided on the top of the storage shell, and the refrigeration compressor is provided with refrigeration pipes surrounding the outer surface of the storage shell; a temperature probe is provided inside the storage cavity.
[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a liquid level tube extending from the top of the storage shell to the bottom of the storage shell is provided in the vacuum chamber. Both ends of the liquid level tube are connected to the storage chamber. A liquid level detection element is provided in the storage chamber near the top of the liquid level tube. An observation window matching the position of the liquid level tube is provided on one side of the outer shell.
[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the first liquid inlet pipe extends downward along the outer side of the outer shell to near the bottom of the outer shell, and a check valve is provided at the end of the extension of the first liquid inlet pipe.
[0013] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the top of the storage cavity is provided with an exhaust port that extends to the outside of the storage shell, and an exhaust valve is provided at one end of the exhaust port near the inside of the storage cavity.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] This invention provides a storage device primarily for the temporary storage of industrial cleaning agents. A pump, in conjunction with a first three-way valve, a first inlet pipe, a second three-way valve, and a first outlet pipe, draws the remaining industrial cleaning agent from the container into a storage chamber for temporary storage. When the stored cleaning agent is needed, the pump, in conjunction with the first three-way valve, a second inlet pipe, a second three-way valve, and a second outlet pipe, extracts the cleaning agent from the storage chamber for use. Throughout the entire storage and extraction process, the cleaning agent does not require operators to move the container or pour it out, preventing spillage onto the ground or the operator's body and improving safety. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents.
[0018] Wherein: 1-Storage shell, 11-Storage cavity, 12-Liquid collection tank, 13-Liquid level pipe, 14-Exhaust port, 15-Exhaust valve, 2-Liquid pump, 21-First three-way valve, 22-Second three-way valve, 3-First inlet pipe, 31-Check valve, 4-Second inlet pipe, 41-Liquid suction head, 5-First outlet pipe, 6-Second outlet pipe, 7-Outer shell, 71-Vacuum chamber, 72-Observation window, 8-Refrigeration compressor, 81-Refrigeration piping. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and related examples. The embodiments of this utility model are not limited to the following examples, and this utility model relates to relevant necessary components in this technical field, which should be regarded as well-known technology in this technical field and can be known and mastered by those skilled in this technical field.
[0020] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 A temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents includes a storage housing 1 and a pump 2. The storage housing 1 is hollow and forms a sealed storage cavity 11. The pump 2 is located on the top of the storage housing 1. A first three-way valve 21 is provided at the inlet of the pump 2. The main interface of the first three-way valve 21 is connected to the inlet of the pump 2, and the two branch interfaces are respectively provided with a first inlet pipe 3 and a second inlet pipe 4. The first inlet pipe 3 is located outside the storage housing 1, and the second inlet pipe 4 extends into the storage cavity 11. A second three-way valve 22 is provided at the outlet of the pump 2. The main interface of the second three-way valve 22 is connected to the outlet of the pump 2, and the two branch interfaces are respectively provided with a first outlet pipe 5 and a second outlet pipe 6. The first outlet pipe 5 extends into the storage cavity 11, and the second outlet pipe 6 is located outside the storage housing 1.
[0021] To address the issue of temporary storage of leftover industrial cleaning agents after industrial cleaning operations, this utility model provides a storage device primarily for temporary storage of industrial cleaning agents. In this device, the storage housing 1 is hollow, forming a storage cavity 11 for storing the industrial cleaning agent. The inner wall of the storage cavity 11 can be coated with an anti-corrosion layer to prevent corrosion of the storage housing 1 by the industrial cleaning agent, depending on its characteristics. The anti-corrosion coating can be epoxy resin, fluorocarbon, ceramic, etc. The pump 2 is preferably a piston pump, which can achieve stable and precise pumping of liquid. One-way valves are provided at both the inlet and outlet of the pump 2. The one-way valves allow liquid to enter the internal cavity only from the inlet and exit only from the outlet. The first inlet pipe 3 and the second outlet pipe 6 both extend downwards along the outside of the storage housing 1 to a position near the bottom of the storage housing 1.
[0022] The working principle of the storage device of this utility model is as follows: The first inlet pipe 3 is connected to the inlet of the pump 2 through the first three-way valve 21, and the first outlet pipe 5 is connected to the outlet of the pump 2 through the second three-way valve 22. The operator places the end of the first inlet pipe 3 away from the pump 2 at the bottom of the industrial cleaning agent container. After the pump 2 starts running, it draws the industrial cleaning agent from the container through the first inlet pipe 3 and discharges it into the storage chamber 11 through the first outlet pipe 5. When the industrial cleaning agent in the storage chamber 11 needs to be used, the second inlet pipe 4 is connected to the inlet of the pump 2 through the first three-way valve 21, and the second outlet pipe 6 is connected to the outlet of the pump 2 through the second three-way valve 22. After the pump 2 starts running, it draws the industrial cleaning agent from the storage chamber 11 through the second inlet pipe 4 and discharges it into the first outlet pipe 5. The operator holds the drawn industrial cleaning agent in an appropriate container and dilutes it appropriately before industrial cleaning operations can be carried out.
[0023] Based on the working principle of the storage device, after the industrial cleaning operation is completed, if there is still industrial cleaning agent remaining in the container, it can be temporarily stored in the storage chamber 11 by drawing it out through the storage device. When it is needed, the industrial cleaning agent can be drawn out from the storage chamber 11. During the entire process of temporary storage and extraction, the industrial cleaning agent does not need to be moved by the operator to pour it out, which can avoid spilling the industrial cleaning agent on the ground or the operator's body during the pouring process, thus improving safety.
[0024] It should be further explained that the storage device of this utility model can also be used as a quantitative dispensing device for industrial cleaning agents. The specific operation is as follows: the first inlet pipe 3 is connected to the inlet of the pump 2 through the first three-way valve 21, and the second outlet pipe 6 is connected to the outlet of the pump 2 through the second three-way valve 22. The operator places the end of the first inlet pipe 3 away from the pump 2 at the bottom of the industrial cleaning agent container. After the pump 2 runs, it draws the industrial cleaning agent from the container through the first inlet pipe 3 and discharges it through the second outlet pipe 6. The operator then uses the storage device to quantitatively extract an appropriate amount of industrial cleaning agent from the container for industrial cleaning operations. Based on the above operation, the operator does not need to move the container to pour the industrial cleaning agent during the process of taking it, which can avoid the industrial cleaning agent from spilling onto the ground or the operator's body during the pouring process, thus improving safety. Moreover, the appropriate amount of industrial cleaning agent can be accurately extracted by the pump 2, which can avoid the waste of industrial cleaning agent.
[0025] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 1 The storage chamber 11 has a recessed liquid collection tank 12 at the bottom center. The second liquid inlet pipe 4 extends into the liquid collection tank 12 and is equipped with a liquid extraction head 41. The surface of the liquid extraction head 41 has several extraction holes that communicate with the second liquid inlet pipe 4. When the amount of industrial cleaning agent stored in the storage chamber 11 is low, the liquid collection tank 12 can collect the remaining industrial cleaning agent at the bottom center of the storage chamber 11. When the liquid extraction pump 2 is working, the industrial cleaning agent can more easily enter the second liquid inlet pipe 4 through the extraction holes of the liquid extraction head 41.
[0026] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 The storage housing 1 is surrounded by an outer shell 7, and a vacuum cavity 71 is formed between the outer shell 7 and the storage housing 1. The storage device is usually placed in the factory workshop for the convenience of operators. However, the ambient temperature in the factory workshop is usually high. For industrial cleaning agents that need to be stored in a cool place, the vacuum cavity 71 formed between the outer shell 7 and the storage housing 1 can reduce the impact of the high temperature in the factory workshop on the industrial cleaning agent in the storage cavity 11, thereby avoiding the volatilization and failure of the industrial cleaning agent and helping to ensure the cleaning effect of the industrial cleaning agent.
[0027] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2The storage housing 1 is equipped with a refrigeration compressor 8 at the top. The refrigeration compressor 8 is provided with refrigeration pipes 81 surrounding the outer surface of the storage housing 1. A temperature probe is provided inside the storage cavity 11. For industrial cleaning agents that need to be stored in a cool place, when the temperature probe detects that the temperature inside the storage cavity 11 is too low, the refrigeration compressor 8 will work to make the refrigerant circulate along the refrigeration pipes 81. The refrigerant will carry away the heat in the industrial cleaning agent in the storage cavity 11 through the refrigeration pipes 81 and the storage housing 1, thereby reducing the temperature of the industrial cleaning agent and realizing the cool storage of the industrial cleaning agent, which is conducive to ensuring the cleaning effect of the industrial cleaning agent.
[0028] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 The vacuum chamber 71 is equipped with a liquid level tube 13 extending from the top to the bottom of the storage housing 1. Both ends of the liquid level tube 13 are connected to the storage chamber 11. A liquid level detection element is provided in the storage chamber 11 near the top of the liquid level tube 13. An observation window 72 matching the position of the liquid level tube 13 is provided on one side of the outer housing 7. The liquid level tube 13 is preferably made of transparent glass, and the surface of the observation window 72 is covered with transparent glass. With this structure, the industrial cleaning agent in the storage chamber 11 will enter the liquid level tube 13, and the height of the industrial cleaning agent in the liquid level tube 13 will be related to the liquid level in the storage chamber 11. With consistent positioning, operators can observe the amount of industrial cleaning agent stored in the storage chamber 11 through the observation window 72. In addition, the liquid level detection element is preferably a capacitive liquid level sensor. When the industrial cleaning agent is drawn into the storage chamber 11 by the pump, if the industrial cleaning agent submerges the capacitive liquid level sensor, it means that the storage chamber 11 is full. The capacitive liquid level sensor determines the liquid contact through the change in capacitance and transmits the corresponding electrical signal to the control system of the storage device. The control system will force the pump 2 to stop working to ensure that the industrial cleaning agent can be drawn out in time after the storage chamber 11 is full.
[0029] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 The first liquid inlet pipe 3 extends downward along the outer side of the outer casing 7 to near the bottom of the outer casing 7. A check valve 31 is provided at the end of the first liquid inlet pipe 3. The check valve 31 only allows liquid to flow from the end of the first liquid inlet pipe 3 away from the liquid pump 2 toward the liquid pump 2, so as to avoid liquid dripping from the end of the first liquid inlet pipe 3 after the industrial cleaning agent is finished.
[0030] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2The top of the storage chamber 11 is provided with an exhaust port 14 that extends to the outside of the storage housing 1. An exhaust valve 15 is provided at one end of the exhaust port 14 near the inside of the storage chamber 11. The exhaust valve 15 is a common electrically controlled valve. When the pump 2 is working, the exhaust valve 15 is opened to connect the storage chamber 11 with the external environment, so that the pressure inside and outside the storage chamber 11 is equal, ensuring that the pump 2 can normally draw industrial cleaning agent into the storage chamber 11 or draw industrial cleaning agent out of the storage chamber 11.
[0031] In summary, this utility model provides a storage device mainly used for temporary storage of industrial cleaning agents. A pump 2, in conjunction with a first three-way valve 21, a first inlet pipe 3, a second three-way valve 22, and a first outlet pipe 5, draws the remaining industrial cleaning agent from the container into a storage chamber 11 for temporary storage. When the temporarily stored industrial cleaning agent needs to be used, the pump 2, in conjunction with the first three-way valve 21, a second inlet pipe 4, a second three-way valve 22, and a second outlet pipe 6, extracts the industrial cleaning agent from the storage chamber 11 for use. Throughout the entire temporary storage and extraction process, the industrial cleaning agent does not require operators to move the container to pour it out, thus preventing spillage onto the ground or the operator's body and improving safety.
[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents, comprising a storage housing (1) and a pump (2), characterized in that, The storage housing (1) is hollow inside and forms a sealed storage cavity (11). The pump (2) is located on the top of the storage housing (1). The inlet of the pump (2) is provided with a first three-way valve (21). The main interface of the first three-way valve (21) is connected to the inlet of the pump (2), and the two branch interfaces are respectively provided with a first inlet pipe (3) and a second inlet pipe (4). The first inlet pipe (3) is located outside the storage housing (1), and the second inlet pipe (4) extends into the storage cavity (11). The outlet of the pump (2) is provided with a second three-way valve (22). The main interface of the second three-way valve (22) is connected to the outlet of the pump (2), and the two branch interfaces are respectively provided with a first outlet pipe (5) and a second outlet pipe (6). The first outlet pipe (5) extends into the storage cavity (11), and the second outlet pipe (6) is located outside the storage shell (1).
2. The temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage cavity (11) has a downwardly recessed liquid collection tank (12) at the bottom center. The second liquid inlet pipe (4) extends into the liquid collection tank (12) and is provided with a liquid extraction head (41). The surface of the liquid extraction head (41) has several liquid extraction holes that communicate with the second liquid inlet pipe (4).
3. The temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage housing (1) is surrounded by an outer shell (7), and a vacuum cavity (71) is formed between the outer shell (7) and the storage housing (1).
4. The temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents according to claim 3, characterized in that, The storage housing (1) is equipped with a refrigeration compressor (8) on top, and the refrigeration compressor (8) is equipped with refrigeration pipes (81) surrounding the outer surface of the storage housing (1); a temperature probe is provided inside the storage cavity (11).
5. The temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vacuum chamber (71) is provided with a liquid level tube (13) extending from the top of the storage shell (1) to the bottom of the storage shell (1). Both ends of the liquid level tube (13) are connected to the storage chamber (11). A liquid level detection element is provided in the storage chamber (11) near the top of the liquid level tube (13). An observation window (72) matching the position of the liquid level tube (13) is provided on one side of the outer shell (7).
6. The temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first liquid inlet pipe (3) extends downward along the outside of the outer shell (7) to near the bottom of the outer shell (7), and a check valve (31) is provided at the end of the first liquid inlet pipe (3).
7. The temporary storage device for industrial cleaning agents according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the storage cavity (11) is provided with an exhaust port (14) that extends through to the outside of the storage shell (1), and an exhaust valve (15) is provided at one end of the exhaust port (14) near the inside of the storage cavity (11).
Citation Information
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Temporary storage tank for industrial cleaning agent processing
CN217625360U